For a short time at least, one might have confused Darien High Schools hallways for the Met. The school held its annual art show reception Wednesday evening, with promising art students from the school proudly displaying their years work The kids beamed as they stood nearby, fielding compliments from parents and friends.
A handful of seniors had special corners all to themselves, filling the walls with some of their favorite pieces. They also included within their displays wonderfully written essays, explaining their passions in detail. For example, Charly Malpass bgan her essay, My artwork is an extension of myself, my identity, and without a pencil or a paintbrush in my hand, it would be hard to tell who I am.
Henry Glavin used a portion of his writing to describe his process. I also find inspiration in musicians, he wrote. And I love to sketch my favorite artists while listening to their music." Glavin, while hanging out near his work, also served as a reminder that these students, like most high schoolers, are multi-talented. He was wary of being included in our photo gallery, because he was sporting a fresh cut over his eye, an injury sustained in the Darien rugby teams recent win over St. Peters Prep of Jersey City, N.J.
Many of the works on display, like Malpass and Glavins, were paintings and drawings, but there was much more. Ceramics classes filled tables with decorative pottery. And some, like Chris Trigaux, chose photography as their medium. Trigaux still works in the old-school style, taking his photos on film and patiently developing them in a dark room. He put out some of his most impressive black-and-white photographs. I took some on color film, too, he said. But they take so long to develop, I almost lose patience.
Click here to follow Daily Voice and receive free news updates.
